Even the happiest babies have moments when they seem inconsolable, especially when they’re hungry, wet, overtired, or not feeling well. If your baby’s typically cheerful attitude delves into full-blown grumpiness, snuggles, swaddles, songs, and sounds can all work to cheer him up.

Nine years old and already learning what it feels like to have her heart broken by the unkindness of the world. She already knows what it feels like to have her peers comment on her body, her face, her clothes, her family.

If you’d met me before I became a mom, you would have been impressed. Not only had I earned a master’s degree and become the boss at my job, but I also wore stylish outfits and blow-dried my hair every time I took a shower, which was daily. So when I became a stay-at-home mom, I assumed that all the drive and determination that I’d brought to my career would make me an amazing mother. Here's why I'm not even close.

Don’t get us wrong — hugs are amazing. They’re comforting and just what kids — and parents, too — need when they could use some extra encouragement and support. Luckily, there are so many ways to show love — through actions, through words, or even just being there to listen. Here are four ways moms can show their love.

As time during quarantine has gone on, the truth is, playing stresses me out. As we're infinitely looping scenarios in which his "cars are gonna crash" or a "Paw Patrol" character is stuck on the bridge, my mind is elsewhere and telling my physical body it should be there, too.

Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re anything like us, you can’t wait to decorate your house, get your costume together, and eat all the sweet treats. Of course, this Halloween is going to be a little different from other years, but just because it might be unusual, that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Check out these great ideas for new Halloween traditions to start this year!

Voting is quintessentially American. It is one of the most important rights of being a citizen of the United States and the foundation of our democracy. People have fought for it throughout history — in fact, people continue to fight for the right to vote. Today, we vote at the local, state, and federal levels. Whether we realize it or not, voting has a lot of power over the politicians and policies that end up affecting our everyday lives. As Election Day nears, we’ve decided to share five interesting tidbits about voting. Hopefully, they’ll inspire people to get out there and cast their ballots!

I had my first baby nine months ago, and I distinctly remember being in labor, swearing to myself, God, and anyone who would listen that I would never go through this again. Then I saw my baby boy for the first time. And now, I want another baby again. Call me crazy, but here are some of the reasons why.

Seven months into this pandemic, and my kids are still virtual learning — and plan to be for at least the fall quarter. In many ways, I’m fine with that. We’ve established new routines and rhythms. We’ve found our little workspaces. We’ve relaxed rules around phones and Fortnite so they can eke out some non-Zoom connection with their online classmates during the week. But every few days, one of the kids gets vocal about missing friends amid all this online learning. So it pays to have a few ideas for social connection up your sleeve. Here are five ways to help kids connect, whether they’re in preschool or elementary school.

Every time I’ve attended a baby shower, everyone gives the mom-to-be the same advice: “Enjoy the baby years. They go by so fast.” But why?